A group of North Hollywood renters is outraged at the threat of being evicted and displaced by HGTV reality star Tarek El Moussa for a new real estate project.

El Moussa is best known for the hit HGTV renovation series, “Flip or Flop” that he has cohosted with his exwife Christina Hall since 2013. He launched a second show in 2020 called, “Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa.”

Residents of the rentcontrolled apartment property on Hartsook Street near the Arts District said El Moussa plans to transform the nearly 100yearold complex into a stateoftheart residential complex. According to El Moussa, the project would mark the biggest real estate “flip” he’s ever attempted.

In a video the reality star posted on social media, he shared plans to build 138 units with “super modern” decor. The building will also boast a rooftop pool.

That’s when the eviction notices started showing up, tenants said. But the people who live in the building said they will fight for their homes and they’re not going anywhere until they’re able to have a serious conversation with El Moussa and his company about their future. “We’re not leaving until we’re treated fairly,” said Naomi Clemick, a tenant.

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on August 2, 2023.

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